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Professor Evan Bentz from the University of Toronto and a research group from the Mark Hagin Structural Research Institute are conducting cutting-edge research on the properties of reinforced concrete under extreme conditions. With recent significant advancements in concrete materials science, the engineers at the institute began to feel the limitations of their research tool, the Shell Element Test (SET) system. They believed that to successfully upgrade the SET system, they needed a vendor who could first clarify what was possible, followed by another vendor who could execute it. They found a manufacturer that could achieve both simultaneously: MTS. By early 2010, the upgrade of the SET system was completed, and this static testing system effectively transformed into a dynamic testing system with enhanced durability and performance. The upgraded SET system now allows for simulations that closely resemble the actual operating conditions of today’s reinforced concrete structures. For more details, please contact us or refer to the catalog.
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【Case Introduction】 ○ Introduced System: Concrete Structure Testing Upgrade ○ Background of Introduction → In recent years, with the remarkable advancements in concrete materials science, we began to feel the limitations of the Shell Element Test (SET) system as a research tool. → To successfully upgrade the SET system, we believed it was necessary to first find a vendor that could clearly define what was possible, and then a vendor that could execute it. → However, we found a manufacturer that could achieve both simultaneously. That was MTS. ○ Results After Introduction → The upgrade of the SET system was completed early in 2010. → The static testing system effectively transformed into a dynamic testing system with significantly improved durability and performance. ○ Customer Benefits → The upgraded SET system now allows for simulations that are extremely close to the actual operating conditions of today’s reinforced concrete structures. → This includes the capability to meticulously investigate the mechanisms of damage caused by seismic phenomena, volcanic activity, and long-term use. ● For more details, please contact us or refer to the catalog.
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MTS Japan, Inc. is the Japanese subsidiary of the American engineering company MTS Systems Corporation, which specializes in various testing equipment. For over 40 years, we have provided engineering consulting services to users in Japan, delivering earthquake simulation systems, automotive durability testing systems, aircraft fatigue testing equipment, and various material testing devices to public institutions, universities, and private companies in our country. All of these systems play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of their operations and are indispensable when it comes to "manufacturing" products. MTS Japan, Inc. was established in June 1972 with a 50% investment from MTS Systems Corporation. In May 1975, it became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, and in 1981, we established the Nagoya branch (now the West Japan branch) to strengthen our sales and support system, which continues to this day. Through collaboration with MTS, we achieve optimization of design, improvement of productivity, and reduction of time to market for our customers' products.